Duration
38 weeks
Course Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply a broad range of technical skills in photo imaging, including lighting, image capture, enhancements and manipulation and output. The outcomes of this qualification apply to a range of industry contexts including in retail, commercial, domestic portrait, media, wedding, illustrative, institutional and art photography work environments. These may be within organisations or of an independent nature. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Photographer (freelance), Photographer’s Assistant (Studio), Compositor, Digital Retoucher, Photo or Minilab Retail Assistant. It also provides a pathway to other photography and photo imaging job roles.
Practice at this level is predominately digital. It is underpinned by the application of integrated technical, theoretical and historical knowledge of photo imaging and the ability to develop concepts and solutions in response to a brief. Individuals at this level usually operate autonomously, however they may provide some leadership and guidance to others with limited responsibility for the output of others.
Career Outcomes
Photo or Minilab Retail Assistant
Photo or Minilab Retail Assistants develop photographic film and produce photographic prints using automatic, computer-based or other processes. They are also involved in retail work such as sales of cameras and related equipment.
Photoimaging Trainee
Photoimaging Trainees work in a large organisation such as a graphic design company. Duties may include producing digital images, preparing text and graphics for print processing and use of digital photography in multimedia presentations.
Photographer's Assistant (Studio)
Photographer's Assistants work for a specialised studio (e.g. portraits) and assist with darkroom development, print processing technology and digital enhancement techniques.
CRICOS Details
Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging is listed on the official CRICOS register and delivered by Entrepreneur Education Pty Ltd in 100303 - Photography.
- CRICOS course code: 106531C
- Provider: Entrepreneur Education Pty Ltd
- Course level: Certificate IV
- Study level: VET
- Field of education: 100303 - Photography
- National qualification code: CUA41120
- Dual qualification: No
- Foundation studies: No
- Work component: No
- Course language: English
- Duration: 38 weeks
- Locations: SURFERS PARADISE, QLD
This overview is compiled from official CRICOS register data. Confirm fees, duration, intake dates, and entry requirements directly with the provider before applying.